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Edinburgh Castle: Tour in English with Fast-Track Entry

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Activity provider:Little Fish Tours
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Edinburgh Castle: Tour in English with Fast-Track Entry

Activity provider:Little Fish Tours
4.8  / 5
4445 reviews
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From US$ 44.21 per person

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Join this engaging English-language guided tour of Edinburgh Castle to discover its incredible 3,000-year history and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Save time with a speedy skip-the-line entry
  • Visit all of the most important sights in the Castle complex with your expert guide
  • Learn many of the Castle's hidden histories before setting off to explore yourself
  • Enjoy full access to the castle and discover its history on a guided tour
Full description

Begin your tour by the statue of Adam Smith on the Royal Mile. Walk towards Edinburgh Castle as your guide sets the scene, explaining the significance of the Castle and mentioning some of the key characters who have helped shape it.

Once inside, let your guide walk you through the Castle complex. Hear their in-depth knowledge of the Castle's main buildings and attractions, including the Argyle Battery and One O'clock Gun, the Hospital Square and Western Panorama.

See the Castle dungeons and military prison, the Black Banquet and Thomas Randolph's daring castle raid. Encounter St Margret's Chapel, Mons Meg, the Crown Square, and The Honors of Scotland.

After the tour, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore the castle museums (not accessible during the tour).

Includes
  • Entrance ticket
  • Skip-the-line entry into the castle
  • Guided tour in English language only
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Outside Caffè Nero on the Royal Mile beside the statue of Adam Smith, 192 High Street, EH1 1RF. Look for the green and white umbrellas. This tour does not depart from the castle.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage

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  • Bags with a volume larger than 30L are not allowed into Edinburgh Castle and there is no locker space for luggage
  • "Scotland has two seasons, June and winter!" - Billy Connolly. This tour takes place outside so please dress appropriately for the glorious Scottish climate
  • Please note that children aged 15 and under will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
  • The guided tour is available in the English language only
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4.8 /5

based on 4445 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
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Ben (The English one, he said to specify) made the whole tour. It was busy up there and super windy but he had such a loud voice and fantastic story telling skills. He kept me focused on the stories he was telling with his enthusiasm. Great, great job. I went on 3 other tours in Edinburgh. His was my favorite.

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September 21, 2023

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What a wonderful experience, we did it with the guide, to hear the details of the castle, and not just get a ticket and wander through and miss the relevance of each area. Sonya was amazing, very interesting and knowledgeable and witty at times… definitely is worth it, and no waiting on queues to get tickets or to get in… We had a typical Edinburgh weather day, but this added to the stories of the Royals who lived in this castle and why they didn’t stay there all that long. Again, thank you Sonya… absolutely brilliant 100/100 !!!

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September 20, 2023

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Tour guide was very entertaining, Ben is a wonderful storyteller. He had fun and interesting information about the castles history. Wonderful introduction to the castle and then you can explore on your own. If you do the 12pm tour you can see/hear the firing of the 1pm gun. Thanks Ben

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